RADIUS Opening Reception

Tonight: the RISD-RI Alumni Chapter invites you to the opening reception of RADIUS!

RADIUS: an Exhibition of RISD Alumni from the Greater RI Area
Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Place: Keeseh Studios, 42 Rice Street, Providence, RI

Enjoy Narragansett beer and light refreshments while you view the work of your fellow alumni. And a huge thanks to juror Bunny Harvey, MFA PT ’72, MAT ’71, BFA PT ’67. RSVP on Facebook.

The RI RISD Alumni Chapter is completely volunteer run! We're always looking for new friends to help us with events and ideas so send us a note via email or say hello at the opening if you're interested.

See you tonight!

Live Animal Study 2013

Live Animal Study: A Children's Book Illustrator's Workshop
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: The Edna Lawrence Nature Lab, 13 Waterman Street, Providence, RI 02903
Admission: FREE, click here to register.

Bring your sketchbooks, pencils, and light painting supplies and enjoy a rare opportunity to study a handful of live exotic (and some not-so-exotic) animals up close and personal! RISPCA Humane Educator Laurelin Sitterly will present on each creature's basic anatomy, movement, and habits that will be sure to inspire you and provide a wealth of knowledge for your animal-themed book projects. Taxidermy and skeletal models will also be available to examine, courtesy of RISD's Edna Lawrence Nature Lab. This is an event to gather inspiration from the animal world, practice your craft amidst an active environment, network with other artists, and raise funds for a great organization.

This program is FREE but donations of pet food, supplies, or checks to the RISPCA are strongly suggested (click for the RISPCA Wishlist). Advanced registration is required and limited to 25 participants.

To register, go to liveanimalstudy2013.eventbrite.com or use the form below:

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Special thanks to Gaia Cornwall for knocking it out of the park with her amazing logo! I hope to see you there!

**UPDATED Jan. 18, 2013** In just over 24 hours, this event has completely sold out! Please add yourself to the waitlist if you would like to be notified of an open spot. Thanks for the support!

RISD RI Beach Day 2012 Recap

Thank you all the local RISD alumni who joined us this past weekend for Beach Day 2012! Though Mother Nature threatened rain on Saturday, forcing postponement for weather that never manifested, she couldn't stop the lot of folks who came to party on Sunday!

The privacy and peacefulness of RISD's Tillinghast Farm has always made it a special place for me, and I couldn't imagine a better venue for a relaxing, breezy day filled with RISD friends, family, and pups. Our sponsors included local businesses Granny Squibb Teas and Narragansett Beer, who graciously provided the liquid refreshements, while participants trickled in throughout the day with potluck dishes and grillables.

I'm looking forward to doing this all again next year! Special thanks go to Becky Fong, President of the RISD-RI Alumni Club, and Christina Hartley and Claire Robinson of Alumni Relations.